Officer Illegal Dumping (12 months Fixed Term)

• A varied and challenging role providing Investigative and surveillance skill
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $86,250 plus up to 13% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice of super available, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.  Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a qualified and experienced candidate, who has the skill and communication style to work with the community and educate, whilst investigating any breaches.   Success in this role will mean that you will have the ability to guide, educate and influence stakeholders, and work collaboratively to achieve all compliance outcomes for both Council and its customers. 

Critical to your success will be experience and expertise in being responsible for providing advice on council policy, procedures, strategies and their effectiveness, along with providing quality and timely reports and briefing notes as required.  

The purpose of this position is to conduct on a daily basis, investigations and surveillance of illegal dumping activities in an effective and efficient manner; and to promote education and awareness of illegal dumping.

To be considered, you must have experience in:

• Conducting patrols and surveillance of areas known as illegal dumping hotspots
• Thoroughly investigate complaints of illegal dumping in a timely efficient manner.  This will include enforcing and handling the cleanup of illegal dump sites.
• High level of covert and overt surveillance techniques.
• Conduct verbal, written and electronic interviews of witnesses and persons of interest.
• Accurately interpret legislation and prepare professional correspondence and accurate records.
• Provide detailed reports to the Coordinator Compliance on a monthly basis, including notices, infringements and other Statutory Instruments under relevant legislation including preparing reports necessary to achieve the outcomes of the Illegal Dumping Partnership Program on particulars related to illegal dumping.
• Create and implement awareness and education campaigns including presentations with internal and external stakeholders; and working with Council Communications Section in relation to advertising, signage and media content.
• Provide high level communication both oral and written along with being able to problem solve effectively.
• Create and review factsheets.
• Be willing to undertake future training
•  Undertake other reasonable duties and tasks as requested by Management within the incumbent’s capabilities.
• Be willing to undertake other duties as requested by Management.

Mandatory Licence Requirements:

• Queensland 'C' Class drivers' licence that is current and maintained

Essential Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience in the investigative process of complaints and breaches of legislation
• Demonstrated experience in brief preparation and compliance of evidence
• Demonstrated high level negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan workloads, achieve set goals and meet deadline
• Demonstrated high level skills with computers and office related software
• Demonstrated organisational and problem-solving skills

Highly regarded will be:

• Certificate IV in Government Investigations (Regulatory Compliance)
• Training in Asbestos Awareness or equivalent
• Experience with specific software (Authority, Technology One)
• Experience and knowledge working within a Council's work practices, policies, procedures and guidelines 

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact the Manager Compliance, Dan Rogers on 54810446 or email dan.rogers@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

How to apply - Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 8th September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.